Is there a complete package that is free?
Do I need to uninstall Norton first, before installing a free program?
Is it worth it just to buy a protection service?
2007-12-13 16:52:53 · 12 answers · asked by KEYNARDO 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
AVG Free is just antivirus ... Use Zone Labs Zone Alarm as your firewall ... Adaware and Spybot as Anti-spyware ... all FREE ... that should keep you as protected as you can be
2007-12-13 16:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jack K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/... On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps
2007-12-14 03:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Free is a AntiVirus Program. It stops Viruses, Malware & Trojans from entering your computer. You should remove Norton first, By Uninstalling it in the Add/Remove Programs menu in the Control Panel. Then Download the "Norton Removal Tool" from The Symantec Website - Google Search it. Windows comes installed with a Firewall that works very well. For Spyware, I recommend you download and install "Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.5".
Hope this helps you!
2007-12-13 18:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG has all the protection in one package but it is not free.
I had Norton and I had a lot of problems. I uninstalled Norton first before installing the AVG online. After a few weeks or a trial , then you have a choice between buying or the free.
The free is for where there is only one computer in the home or a single user. And the bought is for home/business. I have both the AVG free antivirus and spy potection..No one in my home uses the computer but me.
2007-12-13 17:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by born again 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG is a good antivirus butwhen it comes to spywares and adwares it lags a little. To strengthen it i use a combination of AVG, Spybot-Search&Destroy and Winpatrol. These tree freewares in combination provide me with the ultimate system protection my system should be having. I have not received any threats for the past four years of usage now. Give it a try and yes you have to uninstall Norton. These three softwares do a better job than the paid version of Norton.
2007-12-13 22:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by Selva Kumar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My server installed AVG and I LOVE it! Yes, it's a good idea to have a backup firewall. I'm not sure about the Norton, but what I did was call up my server and they cleaned up my files and installed spyware and AVG and I've had no problems. Hopefully your server has some kind of tech support system. They didn't even have to come out here! All by remote control. Good luck to you.
2007-12-13 16:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by PURR GIRL TORI 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AntiVirus: Avast! homestead version , AVG unfastened version or Avira. i could advise avast! homestead version, AVG is nice yet each so often stupid and Avira has many fake positives. FireWall: Comodo own Firewall, Zonealarm unfastened or Sygate unfastened. AntiSpyware: Spywareblaster&Spybot seek And injury pass nicely jointly, in no way had a situation and that i'm utilising the two one among them for it sluggish now. you additionally can use A-Squared unfastened, AdAware unfastened, Microsoft's homestead windows Defender or SuperAntiSpyware. All of those applications are unfastened. be effective to in basic terms use a million firewall and a million antivirus! Having dissimilar antispyware courses isn't a situation.
2016-12-11 04:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-15 21:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-Virus is not good at removing spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up.
In fact, The best way to get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.
You must have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer to protect your computer.
Top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
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2007-12-15 21:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one program can provide 100% protection (and norton's is a waste of money imo)...get AVG antivirus (free) then get 2 or three free anti spyware programs. i use adaware....AVG antispyware and windows defender....all available at www.download.com
2007-12-13 16:58:53 · answer #10 · answered by Hugh_G_Rection 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋